Component 1: Personal Investigation (60% of the total qualification) - Internally set, assessed by the teacher, and externally moderated. - Incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work, and personal study. - Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points. - The personal study will be evidenced through critical written communication showing contextual research and understanding in a minimum of 1000 words of continuous prose, which may contain integrated images. Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (40% of the total qualification) - Externally set, assessed by the teacher, and externally moderated. - Incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15-hour period of sustained focus. - Preparatory studies will comprise a portfolio of practical and written development work based on the Externally Set Assignment. - During the 15-hour period of sustained focus under exam conditions, students will produce final outcome(s) extending from their preparatory studies in response to the Externally Set Assignment.
Sixth form applicants need at least five grade 5s at GCSE but some A-level subjects need a higher grade. Assessment tests for those not taking recognised exams. Grade 7 at GCSE
Non-examined Assessment: 100% Personal Investigation (60% of the total qualification) Externally Set Assignment (40% of the total qualification)
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £22,670; Boarding £41,610 - £44,910 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £22,670 |
| Address | Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA2 6AD |
Component 1: Personal Investigation (60% of the total qualification) - Internally set, assessed by the teacher, and externally moderated. - Incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work, and personal study. - Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points. - The personal study will be evidenced through critical written communication showing contextual research and understanding in a minimum of 1000 words of continuous prose, which may contain integrated images. Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (40% of the total qualification) - Externally set, assessed by the teacher, and externally moderated. - Incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15-hour period of sustained focus. - Preparatory studies will comprise a portfolio of practical and written development work based on the Externally Set Assignment. - During the 15-hour period of sustained focus under exam conditions, students will produce final outcome(s) extending from their preparatory studies in response to the Externally Set Assignment.
Sixth form applicants need at least five grade 5s at GCSE but some A-level subjects need a higher grade. Assessment tests for those not taking recognised exams. Grade 7 at GCSE
Non-examined Assessment: 100% Personal Investigation (60% of the total qualification) Externally Set Assignment (40% of the total qualification)